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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A total of slightly less than $165,000 in scholarship funds and awards will be given to 72 students for the 2024 to 2025 academic year by the Community Foundation of Southeast … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/12/24

A group of kids glide along the slip and slide to the east of the Greenbush Astrophysical Observatory during Thursday’s “Splish Splash” summer camp, held for kids first through eighth grade.

Greenbush hosts ‘Splish Splash’ summer camp

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GREENBUSH, Kan. — It became a fun day out in the sun as kids from around the Crawford County area gathered at the Greenbush Education Service Center for this year’s “Splish … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/12/24

KDOT plans for next public input session

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) officials met with area residents and community leaders Thursday at Memorial Auditorium in preparation for the next round of public … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 7/12/24

Six-year-old Nicholas Hsieh finishes off the last of his fireworks stash in Pittsburg on Thursday evening. A late evening storm forced the City of Pittsburg to postpone its fireworks display until Friday night, which was also the last night that city ordinances allowed fireworks to be discharged by citizens until next July.

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7/12/24

'Adventures in Robotics’

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — From Monday through Friday, approximately 20 children ages nine through 13 gathered at the Kansas Technology Center (KTC) on the campus of PSU for this year’s first … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/11/24

J. Aaron Newton, dressed as his favorite Transformer, and A.J. Davis of Girard pose with Autobot Bumblebee of Cybertron outside the Verizon Store in Pittsburg on Wednesday. Bumblebee was there as part of a campaign to sell cookies by I Heart Cookies, a traveling cookie company that focuses on the Midwest.

Cybertron visits Pittsburg

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7/11/24

Sophie Froman shows off her jeep, decorated especially for the occasion, during the July 4th neighborhood parade in Westwoods.

NAC shows what it can do

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Since launching earlier this year, the Neighborhood Advisory Council has been working to get its feet under it and show the community what it can do and why it exists. … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 7/11/24

Courtesy of a $100,000 donation, the playground on the south end of R.V. Haderlein Elementary School received a recent remodel, offering new synthetic turf as well as playground equipment.

RVH undergoes playground remodel

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GIRARD, Kan. — A Crawford County elementary school has made upgrades to its playground that students and the community are sure to enjoy. Courtesy of a $100,000 donation from the … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/11/24

Frontenac Mayor Steve Morrison said the new hospital is a ‘tremendous asset’ to his community and southeast Kansas and hopes the ‘smooth relationship’ with Freeman continues.

Frontenac scores with Freeman announcement

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Dubbed the Freeman Southeast Kansas Hospital, Freeman Health Systems President and CEO Paula Baker announced Wednesday morning the location of a new hospital between the … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 7/10/24

Not only is there one disc golf course located on the grounds of Northeast High School, a nine-hole disc golf course is located around Joe Caputo Hookie Park off Maple St. The funds for the golf course built by the public works department were provided from the city, budgeted for this year.

City of Arma completes disc golf course

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7/10/24

‘Where happy kids grow!’

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ARMA, Kan. — At the Arma City Council meeting on June 17, Planning and Zoning Commission member Sheldon Bicknell approached the council recommending the approval of a new daycare in … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/10/24

Crawford County Health Dept. receives funds from KDHE

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Monday, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program announced that 17 health departments, cancer centers, and agencies across … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/10/24

USD 250 on hold with cell phone policy at PHS

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The USD 250 School Board approved student handbooks for the upcoming school year Monday night, but a proposed update to the cell phone policy at the high school won’t … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 7/10/24

A USD 250 school bus at Pittsburg Community Middle School advertises the district’s openings for school bus drivers. The shortage of drivers is not unique to Pittsburg or even southeast Kansas.

Busing becoming larger issue with USD 250

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — As the school year rapidly approaches, bussing students in USD 250 is becoming a critical issue. With more than 1,500 students using the district’s buses, Transportation … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 7/10/24

KDOT announces July open house

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TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced on Monday a new round of open house events July 23rd and 24th in Crawford County. This round is a follow-up to … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 7/9/24

Using a 4x4, Jim Otter demonstrates the difference between a column and a beam to illustrate ‘level’ and ‘plumb’ for a class of youngsters who may pursue a career in the construction trades.

PSU offers workshops for local youth

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Monday marks the first day of a two-week exploration of robotics and construction trades at the Kansas Technology Center on the Pittsburg State Campus. For the past 20 years, … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 7/9/24

In this official photo from the Office of the Governor, Gov. Laura Kelly shows the legislation she has just signed naming a section of U.S. 69 the Ken W. Brock Memorial Highway. Sharing the occasion, left to right are: Blake Benson, Debbie Brock, Steve Sloan, Sen. Caryn Tyson, Bob Brock, Ron Brock, Cindy Bedene and Pam Henderson.

State honors Ken Brock with U.S. 69 naming

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Recently, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed legislation naming U.S. 69 from 630th Avenue in Crawford County to Grand Road in Bourbon County the Ken W. Brock Memorial Highway. The designation stretches from just north of Arma to just south of the junction of U.S. 69/K-7 junction and recognizes the late, longtime leader of the U.S. 69 Association for his tireless efforts to extend the four-lane highway south, eventually to I-44. more

By Ron Womble/[email protected] | 7/9/24

Brenda Pittman, the new corps officer for the Pittsburg Salvation Army Major.

Pittsburg Salvation Army welcomes new officer

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Within her first week as the new Pittsburg Salvation Army Major, Michigan native Brenda Pittman, noticed one drastic change from her previous appointment in Minnesota — … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/6/24

GFD to host KSFFA fire school

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GIRARD, Kan. — Girard Fire Department Fire Chief Jeffrey Turner presented exciting news to the Girard City Council Monday evening at a regular council meeting. According to … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/6/24

New Frontenac dentist a familiar face

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Patients at Frontenac’s Saia Smile Center are beginning to see a new (but familiar) face when they visit for their cleanings and crowns. more

Brett Dalton/Special to the Morning Sun | 7/5/24